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Dow Jones edges lower despite easing US inflation

US headline inflation eased to 3.4% in July, lowering September rate hike expectations. Despite moderating prices, the Dow Jones dropped slightly, constrained by ongoing Middle East geopolitical risks and key technical resistance.

Dow Jones edges lower despite easing US inflation

AUD/USD gains modestly after RBA leaves interest rates unchanged

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.35% amid persistent inflation risks. Consequently, the AUD/USD pair gained modestly, maintaining its broader bullish technical trajectory ahead of crucial upcoming US inflation data.

AUD/USD gains modestly after RBA leaves interest rates unchanged

Brent crude rises amid geopolitical instability in the Middle East

Brent crude rebounded as Iranian officials refuted peace deal claims, focusing on controlling the Strait of Hormuz. While long-term trends remain bullish above the 200-day SMA, it is expected that geopolitics will drive future movement.

Brent crude rises amid geopolitical instability in the Middle East

Gold climbs firmly on weak US NFP data, breaching a key technical barrier

Gold surged 2.33% to $4,399 per ounce as weak US labour market data dampened expectations of a hawkish Federal Reserve monetary stance. A softer US dollar and ongoing geopolitical risks further reinforced the precious metal's safe-haven appeal.

Gold climbs firmly on weak US NFP data, breaching a key technical barrier

Gold price analysis: can the breakout signal the end of the correction?

Gold is showing its strongest technical improvement in months after breaking above a descending trendline that had capped every recovery attempt since the sell-off from its record high. Buyers have also pushed the market back above an important resistance level, raising hopes that the long correction may finally be losing momentum.

Gold price analysis: can the breakout signal the end of the correction?

Copper nears record high on robust AI infrastructure demand

Copper futures are approaching record highs, driven by surging demand from artificial intelligence (AI) data centre infrastructure alongside severe supply disruptions. Strong technical momentum continues to support a bullish outlook, despite emerging overbought conditions.

Copper nears record high on robust AI infrastructure demand

Euro Area producer prices register first decline in four months; Euro advances

Eurozone producer prices eased to 4.6% in June as energy costs declined, lifting the euro. However, recent oil price spikes leave future European Central Bank (ECB) rate moves and technical trends uncertain.

Euro Area producer prices register first decline in four months; Euro advances

Yen returns to the spotlight as the U.S. backs Japan's intervention

The Japanese yen is back at the centre of the global currency market after Japan and the United States carried out their first coordinated intervention since 2011. The move represents more than a one-day attempt to stabilize the exchange rate. It signals that Washington is becoming increasingly concerned that the yen's prolonged weakness is creating risks that extend beyond Japan's borders.

Yen returns to the spotlight as the U.S. backs Japan's intervention

Nasdaq edges lower amid ambiguous Fed remarks and geopolitical tensions

Nasdaq futures fell 2.08% due to Middle East escalation, rising oil prices, and a hawkish hold by the Federal Reserve. Despite a long-term uptrend, short-term momentum signals an ongoing market correction.

Nasdaq edges lower amid ambiguous Fed remarks and geopolitical tensions

Gold caught between fed uncertainty and easing oil prices

Gold has struggled to establish a clear direction as investors reassess the outlook for U.S. monetary policy. While geopolitical tensions initially fueled demand for safe-haven assets, easing energy prices and softer inflation have reduced expectations that the Federal Reserve will need to respond with another interest rate hike

Gold caught between fed uncertainty and easing oil prices